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Abecedary

Abatina .

Acacia

Acacia, Rose or White .

Acacia, Yellow

Acanthus

Acalia

Achillea Millefolia

Aconite (Wolfsbane)

Aconite, Crowfoot .

Adonis, Flos .

African Marigold .

Agnus Castus

Agrimony

Almond (Common).

Volubility.

Fickleness.

Friendship.

Elegance.

Secret love.

The fine arts. A rtifice.

Temperance.

War.

Misau th ropy.

Lustre.

Painful recollections.

Vulgar minds.

Coldness. Indifference.

Thankfulness. Gratitude.

Stupidity. Indiscretion .

Almond (Flowering)

Almond, Laurel

Allspice .

Aloe

Althaea trutex (Syrian

Mallow) .
Alyssum (Sweet) .
Amaranth (Globe) .
Amaranth (Cockscomb) .
Amaryllis

Ambrosia

American Cowslip .
American Elm
American Linden .
American Staruort

Amethysi

Anemone (Zephyr Flower) ,

Anemone (Garden).

Angelica .

Angrec ....

Apple

Apple (Blossom)

Apple, 1 horn
Apocynum (Dog's Vane;
Arbor Vitas

Arum (Wake Robin)
Ash-leavud Trumpet Flower
Ash Tree .
Aspen Tree

Aster (China) .
Asphodel

Auricula .
Auricula, Scarlet .
Austurtium
Azalea

Hope.

Perfidy

Compassion.

Grief. Religious superstition.

Persuasion.

Worth beyond beauty.

1 mmortatity. Unfading lore.

]'oppery. Affectation.

Pride. Timidity. Splendid

beauty.

Love returned.
Divine beauty.
Patriotism.
l\latrimony.
Welcome to a stranger.

Cheerfulness in old a^ e.
Admiration.
Sickness. Expectation.
Forsaken.
Inspiration.
Royalty.
Temptation.
Preference. Fame sj caks him

great and good.
Dcceitjul charms.
Deceit.
Unchanging Friend sh ip.

Live Jor me.
A rdour.
Separation.
Crandeur.
Lamentation.

Variety. Afterthought.
My regrets follow you to the

grave.
Painting.
Avarice.
Splendour.
Temperance.

Bachelor's Buttons .

Balm

Balm, Gentle .

Balm of Gilead

Balsam, Red . ,

Balsam, Yellow

Barberry

Barberry Tree

Basil

Bay Leaf

Bay (Rose) Rhododendron

Bay Tree

Bay Wreath .

1 '.carded Crepis

Beech Tree

Bee Orchis

Bee Ophrys .

Belladonna

Bell Flower, Pyramidal .

Bell Flower (small white)

Celibacy.

Sympathy.

Pleasantry.

Cure. Relief.

Touch me not. Impatient

resolves.
Impatience.
Sourness of temper.
Sharpness.
Hatred.

I change lut in death.
Danger. Bci'jare.
Glory.

Reward of merit.
Protection.
Prosperity.
Industry.
Error.
Silence
Constancy.
Gratitude.

Belvedere

Betony .

Bilberry .

Bindweed, Great .

Bindweed, Small .

Birch

Birdsfoot Trefoil .

Bittersweet ; Nightshade

Black Poplar .

Blackthorn

Bladder Nut Tree .

Bluebottle (Centaury) .

Bluebell .

Blue- flowered Greek Valerian

Borus Henncus

Borage ...

Box Tree

Bramble .

Branch of Currants

Branch of Thorns .

Bridal Rose .

Broom . .

Buckbean

Bud of White Rose

Bugloss • •

Bulrush

Bundle of Reeds, with their
Panicles .

Burdock . . . • •

Buttercup ( Kingcup)

Butterfly Orchis

Butterfly Weed

/ declare against you.

Surprise.

Treachery.

Insinuation.

Humility.

Meekness.

Revenge.

Truth.

Courage.

Difficulty.

Frivolity. Amusement.

Delicacy.

Constancy.

Rupture.

Goodness.

Bluntness.

Stoicism.

Lowliness. Envy. Remorse

You please all.
Severity, Rigour.

Happy love.

Humility. Neatness.

Calm re-pose.

Heart ignorant of love.

Falsehood.

Indiscretion. Docility.

Music.
Importunity.
Ingratitude.
Gaiety.
Let me go.

Touch me not.
Childishness.

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Cabbage ....
Cacalia ....
Cactus ....
Calla vEthiopica
Calycanthus .
Camellia Japonica, Red
Camellia Japonica, White
Camomile
Canary Grass .
Candytuft
Canterbury Bell
Cape Jasmine
Cardamine . v .
Carnation, Deep Red
Carnation, Striped .
Carnation, Yellow .

Profit.

Adulation.

Warmth.

Magnificent Beauty.

Benevolence.

Unpretending excellence.

Perfected loveliness.

Energy in adversity.

Perseverance.

Indifference.

Acknowledgement.

I'm too happy.

Paternal error.

A las ! for my poor heart.

Refusal.

Disdain.

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Cardinal Flower .
Catchfly .
Catchfly, Red
Catchfly, White .
Cedar

Cedar of Lebanon .
Cedar Leaf
Celandine (Lesser) .
Cereus (Creeping) .
Centaury
Champignon .
Chequered Fritillary
Cherry Tree .
Cherry Tree, "White
Chesnut Tree .
Chickweed
Chicory .
China Aster .
China Aster, Double
China Aster, Single
China or Indian Pink
China Rose

Chinese Chrysanthemum
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum, Red .
Chrysanthemum, White
Chrysanthemum, Yellow
Cinquefoil

Circaea ....
Cistus, or Rock Rose .
Cistus, Gum .
Citron ....
Clematis ....
Clematis, Evergreen
Clotbur ....
Cloves ....
Clover, Four-leaved
Clover, Red .
Clover, White
Cobaea ,
Cockscomb Amaranth

Distinction.
Snare.

Yoiitliful love.
Betrayed.
Strength.
Incorruptible.
J live for thce.
Joys to come.
J\lodest genius.
Delicacy.
Suspicion.
Persecution.
Good education.
Deception.

Do me justice. L uxury.
Rendezvous.
Frugality.
} ariety.

1 partake your sentiments.
1 will think of it.
Aversion.

Beauty always new.
Cheerfulness under adversity.
Relieve my anxiety.
J love.
Truth.

Slighted love.
I\Iaternal affection.
Spell.

Popu la r favo n r.
I shall die to-morrow.
Ill-natured beauty.
Alental beauty.
Poverty.

R udeness. Pertinacity.
Dignity.
Be mine.
Industry.
Think of me.
Gossip.

J-'oppery. Affectation.

Singularity.

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Colchicum, or Meadow

Saffron

Coltsfoot . .
Columbine
Columbine, Pnrple
Columbine, Red
Convolvulus .
Convolvulus, Blue (Minor)
Convolvulus, Major
Convolvulus, Pink .

Corchorus

Coreopsis

Coreopsis Arkansa .

Coriander

Corn ....

Corn, Broken .

Corn Straw

Corn Bottle

Corn Cockle .

Cornel Tree

Coronella

Cowslip .

Cowslip, American

Cranberry
Creeping Cereus
Cress ....
Crocus ....
Crocus, Spring
Crocus, Saffron
Crown Imperial

My best days arc fast.

Justice shall l>e done.

Folly.

Resolved to win.

Anxious and trembling.

Bonds.

Repoxe. \ight.

Extinguished /ia/>cs.

IVortk sustained by judicious

and tender affect for..
Impatient of absence.
Always cheerful.
Lore at first sight.
Hidden -wertli.
Riches.
Quarrel.
Agreement.
Delicacy.
Gentility.
Duration.

Success < rouni your wishes.
Pensiveiicss. Winning grace.
Divine beauty- You are my

divinity.

Cure for heartache.
Horror.

Stability. Power.
Abuse not.
J 'o u tlifu I gladness.
Mirth.
Majesty. Power.

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Crowsbill

Crowfoot

Crowfoot (Aconite-leaved)

Cuckoo Plant .

Cudweed, American

Currant ....

Cuscuta .

Cyclamen

Cypress .

En-.'y.
Jngratititdt.

L iistrc.

A rdour.

Unseating re)>ic»il»ancc.

Thy froivn will kill me.

Meanness.

Diffidence.

Death. Mourning.

Daffodil .

Dahlia ....

Daisy

Daisy, Garden

Daisy, Michaelmas

Daisy, Party-coloured .

Daisy, Wild .

Damask Rose

Dandelion

Daphne Odora

Darnel (Ray grass).

Dead Leaves .

Dew Plant

Dittany of Crete .

Dittany of Crete, White

Dock .

Dodder of Thyme .

Dogsbane

Dogwood

Dragon Plant

Dragonwort .

Dried Flax

Regard.

Instability.

Innocence.

I share your sentiments

Farewell.

Beauty.

I -will think of It.

Brilliant complexion.

Rustic oracle.

Painting the lily.

Vice
Sadness.

A Serenade.

Birth.

Passion.

Patience.

Baseness.

Deceit. Falsehood.

Durability.

Snare.

Horror.

Utility.

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Ebony Tree .
Eglantine (Sweetbrurr)
Elder .
Elm

Enchanter's Nightshade
Endive .
Eupatorium .
Evernowering Candytuft
Evergreen Clematis
Evergreen Thorn
Everlasting
Everlasting Pea

Blackness.

Poetry. I wound to Iteal.

Zealonsness.

Dignity.

Witchcraft. Sorcery.

Frugality.

Delay.

Indifference.

Poverty.

Solace in adversity.

Never-ceasing remembrance.

Lasting pleasure.

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Fennel .
Fern .
Ficoides, Ice Plant

Fig Marigold .

Fi^ Tree

Filbert . . . .

Fir .....

Fir Tree ....

Flax

Flax-leaved Goldy-locks
Fleur-de-Lis .
Fleur-de-Luce
Flnwering Fern
1' lowering Reed
Flo\ver-of-an-Hour
Fly Orchis

Worthy all praise. Stra::*i,

Fascination.

} 'our looks freeze me.

Argument.

Idleness.

Prolific.

Reconciliation

Time.

Elevation.

Domestic Industry. Fate.

I feel your kindness.
Tardiness.
I-'lanie. I burn.
Fire.
Reverie.
Confidence in
Delicate beauty.
Error.

Flytrap .
Fool's Parsley
Forget Me Not
Foxglove
Foxtail Grass .
French Honeysuckle
French Marigold .
French Willow
Frog Ophrys .
Fuller's Teasel
Fumitory
Fuchsia, Scarlet

Deceit.

Silliness.

True love. Forget we not.

Insincerity.

Sporting.

R us tic beatify.

Jealousy.

Bravery and humanity.

Disgust.

Mis a n th ropy .

Spleen.

Taste.

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Garden Anemone .
Garden Chervil
Garden Daisy
Garden Marigold .
Garden Ranunculus
Garden Sage .
Garland of Roses .
Germander Speedwell .
Geranium, Dark
Geranium, Ivy
Geranium, Lemon .
Geranium, Nutmeg
Geranium, Oak-leaved .
Geranium, Pencilled
Geranium, Rose-scented
Geranium, Scarlet .
Geranium, Silver-leaved
Geranium, Wild

Forsaken.

Sincerity,

I partake your sentiments.
Uneasiness.

You arc rick in attractions.
Esteem.

Reivard of virtue.
Facility.
Melancholy.
Bridal favour.
Unexpected meeting.
Expected meeting.
True friendship.
Ingenuity.
Preference.

Comforting. Stupidity.
Recall.
Steadfast piety.

Gillyflower
Glory Flower
Goat's Rue
Golden Rod
Gooseberry
Gourd
Grape, Wild
Grass
Guelder Ro.-c

. Ho iitis of affection.

. Glorious beauty.

. Reason.

. Precaution.

. Anticipation.

. Extent, Bulk.

. Charity.

. Submission. Utility.

. Winter. Age,

Hand Flower Tree
Harebell . . .

Hawk weed ....
Hawthorn ....
Hazel ....

Heath

Helenium

Heliotrope ....

Hellebore .

Helmet Flo\ver (Monkhood).

Hemlock ....

Hemp .....

Henbane ....

Hepatica

Hibiscus ....

Holly .

Holly Herb .

Hollyhock

Honesty .....

Warning.

.Submission. Grief.

Quicksightedness.

Hope.

Reconciliation.

Solitude.

Tears.

Devotion. 1- 'a itkfu Iness.

Scandal. Calumny.

I\~ night-errantry.

J ~ou mill be nty dcaili.

rate.

Imperfection,

Confidence.

Delicate beauty.

Foresight.

Enchantment.

Ambition. Fecundity.

Ifonesly. Fascination.

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Honey Flower

Honeysuckle .

Honeysuckle Coral

Honeysuckle (French)

Hop

Hornbeam

Horse Chesntit

Hortensia

Houseleek

Houstonia

Hoya

Humble Plant

Hundred-leaved Rose

Hyacinth

Hyacinth, White .

Hydrangea

Hyssop .

Love sweet and secret.

Generous and derated affection.

The colour of my fate.

Rustic beauty.

Injustice.

Ornament.

Luxury.

You are cold.

Vivacity. Domestic industry

Content.

Sculpture.

Despondency.

Dignity of mind.

Sport. Game. Play.

Unobtrusive loveliness.

A boaster. Pleartlessncss.

Cleanliness.

Iceland Moss .

Ice Plant

Imperial Montague

Indian Cress .

Indian Jasmine (Ipomcea)

Indian Pink (Double)

Indian Plum

Iris .

Iris, German -

Ivy .

Ivy, Sprig of, with tendrils

Health.

Your looks freeze me

Poiver,

Warlike trophy.

Attachment,

Always lovely.

Privation.

Message.

Flame.

Fidelity. Marriage.

Assiduous to please.

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Jacob's Ladder
Japan Rose
Jasmine .
Jasmine, Cape
Jasmine, Carolina .
Jasmine, Indian
Jasmine, Spanish .
Jasmine, Yellow
Jonquil .
Judas Tree
Juniper .
Justicia .

Come doivn.

Beauty is your only attraction.
A miabiliiy.
Transport of joy.
Separation.
1 attach myself to you.
Sensuality.
Grace and elegance.
I desire a return of affection.
Unbelief. Betrayal.
Succour. Protection.
The perfection of female
loveliness.

Kennedia
King-cups

. Mental Beauty.
. Desire q/ R

Laburnum
Lady's Slipper

Lagerstrsemia, Indian .

Lantana ....

Larcli ....

Larkspur

Larkspur, Pink

Larkspur, Purple .

Laurel ....

Laurel, Common, in flower

Laurel, Ground

Laurel, Mountain .

Laurel-leaved Magnolia.

Laurestina

Lavender

Leaves (dead)

Lemon .

Lemon Blossoms .

Lettuce .

Lichen ....

Forsaken. Pensive Beauty.
Capricious Beauty. Win me

and ivear me.
Eloquence.
Rigour.

A iidacify. Boldness.
Lightness. Levity.
Fickleness.
Haughtiness.
Glory.
Perfidy.
Perseverance.
An i bit ion.
Dignity.

A token. I die if neglected.
Distrust.
Melancholy.
Zest.

Fidelity in love.
Cold-It eat -tedness.
Dejection. Solitude.

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Lilac, Field .
Lilac, Purple .
Lilac, White .
Lily, Day
Lily, Imperial
Lily, White .
Lily, Yellow .
Lily of the Valley .
Linden or Lime Trees
Lint

Live Oak
Liverwort
Licorice, Wild
Lobelia .
Locust Tree .
Locust Tree (green
London Pride
Lote Tree
Lotus

Lotus Flower .
Lotus Leaf
Love in a Mist
Love lies Bleeding .
Lucern . .
Lupine .

Humility*

First emotions of love.

Youthful Innocence.

Coquetry.

Majesty.

ritrity. Sweetness.

Falsehood. Gaiety.

Return of happiness.

Conjugal love.

I feel my obligations.

L iberty.

Confidence.

I declare against yon.

Malevolence.

Elegance.

Affection beyond the grave.

Frivolity.

Concord.

Eloquence.

Estranged love.

Recantation.

Perplexity.

Hopeless^ not heartless.

Life.

Voraciousness. I»ta° ina tion.

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Bladder .
Magnolia

Magnolia, Swamp .
Mallow .
.Mallow, Marsh
Mallow, Syrian
Mallow, Venetian .
Manchineal Tree .
Mandrake
Maple
Marigold.
Marigold, African .
Marigold, French .
Marigold, Prophetic
Marigold and Cypress
Marjoram
Marvel of Peru

Calumny.

Love of M
Perseverance.
Mildness.
Beneficence.

Consumed by Itrve.

Indicate beauty.

Falsehood.

Horror.

Reset-je.

Grief.

I 'nlgar minds.

Jealousy.

Prediction.

Despair.

Blushes.

Timidity.

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Meadow LychnN .
Meadow Saffron
Meadowsweet
Mercury ....
Mesembryanthemum
Mezereon . . . ,
Michaelmas Daisy .
Mignionette .

Milfoil .

Milkvetch

Milkwort . . . .

Mimosa (Sensitive Plant)

Mint

Mistletoe .

Mock Orange .

Monkshood (Helmet Flower).

Moon wort .

Morning Glory

Moschatel

Moss ....

Mosses

Mossy Saxifrage
Mother wort .
Mountain Ash
Mourning Bride

Mouse-eared Chick weed

Mouse-eared Scorpion Gra?> .

Moving Plant .

Mud wort .

Mugwort

Mulberry Tree (Black) .

Mulberry Tree f White/ .

Mushroom . . . .

Musk Plant .

Mustard Seed

Myrobalan

Myrrh .

Mvrtle .

Wit.

My I'tst nays arr pa.sf.

Usclessness.

Goodness.

Idleness.

Desire to please.

. {ftertlwught.

Your qualities surpass n>ur
cliarms.

War.

Your presence softens my pains

Hermitage.

Sensitiveness.

Virtue.

/ surmount difficulties.

Counterfeit.

Ch iva Iry. Kn iglit-ei -ra n try.

Forgetfulness.

Affectation.

Weakness.

.Maternal lore.

Ennui.

Affection.

Concealed love.

Prudence.

L'nfortunate attachment.

/ have lost all.
Ingenuous simplicity.
Forget me not.
Agitation.
Tranquillity.
Happiness.

I shall not survive you.
Wisdom.
Suspicion .
Weakness.
Ind'fference.
Privation.
Gladness.
Love.

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Narcissus
Nasturtium
Nettle, Burning
Nettle Tree .
Night-blooming Cereu.'

Night Convolvulus
Nightshade .

Egotism.

Patriotism.

Slander.

Concert.

Transient

beauty.
Night.
Truth.

Oak Leaves .

Oak Tree

Oak (White)

Oats

Oleander

Olive

Orange Blossoms

Orange Flowers

Orange Tree .

Orchis

Osier

Osmunda

Ox Eye .

. Bravery.

. Hospitality.

. Independent.

. The witching soul of music-

. Beware.

. Peace.

. Your purity equals your

loveliness.

. Chastity. Bridal Jcsti-riiies.

. Generosity.

. A Belle.

. Frankness.

. Dreams.
Patience.

Palm
Pansy
Parsley .
Pasque Flower
Passion Flower
Patience Dock
Pea, Everlasting

Pea, Sweet
Peach .

Peach Blossom

Pear

Pear Tree

Pennyroyal

Peony

Peppermint

Periwinkle, Blue

Periwinkle, White

Persicaria

/ "ictory.

Thoughts.

Festivity.

You have no claims.

Religions superstition.

Patience.

An appointed mceti>;£.

Lasting I' leas lire'.
Departure.
Your qualities, like your

charms, are unequalled.
I am your captive.
Affection.
Comfort.
Flee away.

Shame. Bashf illness.
U'arnith of feeling.
Early friendship.
Pleasures of memory.
Restoration.

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Persimon

Peruvian Heliotrope

Pheasant's Eye

Phlox .

Pigeon Berry .

Pimpernel

Pine

Pine-apple

Pine, Pitch

Pine, Spruce .

Pink

Pink, Carnation

Pink, Indian, Double

Pink, Indian, Single

Pink, Mountain

Pink, Red, Double

Pink, Single .

Pink, Variegated .

Pink, White .
Plane Tree
Plum, Indian .
Plum Tree
Plum, Wild .
Polyanthus
Polyanthus, Crimson
Polyanthus, Lilac .
Pomegranate .
Pomegranate, Flower
Poplar, Black
Poplar, White
Poppy, Red .
Poppy, Scarlet
Poppy, White

Potato

Bury me amid Natures

beauties.
Devotion.
Remembrance.
Unanimity.
Indifference.
Change. Assignation.
Pity.

You are perfect.
Philosophy.
Hope in adversity.
Boldness.
Woman's love.
Always lovely.
Aversion.
Aspiring.

Pure and ardent love.
Pure love.
Refusal.

Ingeniousness. Talent.
Genius.
Privation.
Fidelity.
Independence.
Pride of riches.
The heart's mystery.
Confidence.
Foolishness.
Mature elegance.
Courage.
Time.

Consolation.

Fantastic extravagance.
Sleep. My bane. My

antidote.
Benevolence.

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Prickly Pear .
Pride of China
Primrose

Primrose, Evening
Primrose, Red
Privet

Purple Clover
Pyrus Japonica

. Satire.

. Dissension.

. Early youth.

, Inconstancy.

. Un/>atronizcd merit.

. Prohibition.

. Provident.

. Fairies fire.

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Quaking-Grass
Quamoclit
Queen's Rocket

Quince .

Agitation.
Busybody.

. You are the queen of
coquettes. Fashion.
Temptation.

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Ragged Robin

Ranunculus .

Ranunculus, Garden

Ranunculus, Wild .

Raspberry

Ray Grass

Red Catchfly .

Reed

Reed, Split .

Rhododendron (Rosebay)

Rhubarb

Rocket .

Rose

Rose, Austrian

Rose, Bridal .

Rose, Burgundy

Rose, Cabbage

Rose, Campion

Rose, Carolina

Rose, China .

Rose, Christmas

Wit.

Yon are radiant with charms.

Yon arc rich in attractions.

Ingratitude.

Remorse.

I'icc.

Youthful love.

Complaisance. Music.

Indiscretion.

Danger. Beware.

Advice.

Rivalry.

Love.

Thoit art all that is lovely.

Happy love.

Unconscious beauty.

A mbassador of love.

Only deserve my love.

Love is dangerous.

Beauty always new.

Tranquillize my anxiety.

Rose, Daily .

Rose, Damask

Rose, Deep Red

Rose, Dog

Rose, Guelder

Rose, Hundred-leaved .

Rose, Japan .

Rose, Maiden Blush

Rose, Multiflora .

Rose, Mundi .

Rose, Musk .

Rose, Musk, Cluster

Rose, Single .

Rose, Thornless

Rose, Unique

Rose, White .

Rose, White (withered) .

Rose, Yellow ....

Rose, York and Lancaster

Rose, Full-blown, placed over

two Buds
Rose, White and Red

together. .
Roses, Crown of -
Rosebud, Red
Rosebud, White .
Rosebud, Moss
Rosebay (Rhododendron)
Rosemary
Rudbeckia
Rue
Rush
Rye Grass

Thy smile I aspire to.

Brilliant complexion.

Bashful shame.

Pleasure and pain.

Winter. Age.

Pride.

Beauty is your only attraction.

If you love me, you •mill find it

out.
Grace.
Variety.

Capricious beauty.
Charming.
Simplicity.
Early attachment.
Call me not beautiful.
I am worthy of you.
Transient impressions.
Decrease of love. Jealously.
War.

Secrecy.

Unity.

Reward of virtue.

Pure and lovely.

Girlhood.

Confession of love.

Beware. Danger.

Remembrance.

Justice.

Disdain.

Docility.

Changeable disposition

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Saffron .

Saffron Crocus

Saffron, Meadow .

Sage

Sage, Garden .

Sainfoin .

Saint John's Wort .

Sardony .

Saxifrage, Mossy .

Scabious .

Scabious, Sweet

Scarlet Lychnis

Schinus .

Scotch Fir

Sensitive Plant

Senvy

Shamrock

•Snakesfoot

. Beware of excess.

. Mirth.

. My happiest days arc past.

. Domestic virtue.

. Esteem.

. Agitation.

. Animosity. Superstition.

. Irony.

. Affection.

. Unfortunate lore.

Widowhood.

. Sunbeaming eyes.

. Religions enthusiasm.

. Elevation.

. Sensibility. Delicate feelings.

. Indifference.

. Light heariedness.

Horror.

Snapdragon

Snowball

Snowdrop

Sorrel

Sorrel, Wild .

Sorrel, Wood .

Southernwood

Spanish Jasmine

Spearmint

Speedwell

Speedwell, Germander

Speedwell. Spiked .

Spider, Ophrvs

Spiderwort

Spiked Willow Herb

Spindle Tree .

Star of Bethlehem .
Starwort .
Starwort, American
Stock

Stock, Ten Week
Stonecrop
Straw, Broken
Straw, Whole .
Strawberry Tree
Sumach, Venice

Sunflower, Dwarf .
Sunflower, Tall
Swallow-wort .
Sweet Basil .
Sweetbrier, American
Sweetbrier, European
Sweetbrier, Yellow
Sweet Pea
Sweet Sultan .
Sweet William
Sycamore
Syringa .
Syringa, Carolina .

I' resumption.
Bound.
Hope.
Affection.
Wit ill-timed.
Joy-
Jest. Bantering.
Sensuality.

ll'armth of sentiment.
Female fidelity.
Facility.
Semblance.
Adroitness.
Esteem not lore.
Pretension.
Your charms arc engraven on

my heart.
Purity.
After tho ugh t.
Cheerfulness in old age.
Lasting beauty.
Promptness.
Tranquillity.
Rupture of a contract.
Union.

Esteem and lore.
Splendour. Intellectual

excellence.
Adoration.
Haughtiness.
Cure for heartache.
Good wishes.
Simplicity.
I ivound to heal.
Decrease of love.
Delicate pleasures.
Felicity.
Gallantry.
Curiosity.
Memory.
Disappointment.

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Tamarisk .

Tansy (Wild). .

Teasel ....

Tendrils of Climbing Plants

Thistle, Common

Thistle, Fuller's .

Thistle, Scotch .

Thorn Apple

Thorn, Branch of

Thrift

Throat wort .

Thyme.

Tiger Flower

Traveller's Joy .

Tree of Life

Trefoil .

Crime.

I declare war against you

Mi san th ropy.

Ties.

A usterity.

Misan th ropy*

Retaliation.

Deceitful charms.

Severity.

Sympathy.

Neglected beaiity.

Activity.

For once may pride befriend me.

Safety.

Old age.

Revenge.

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Tremella Nestoc

Trillium Pictum

Truffle .

Trumpet Flower .

Tuberose

Tulip

Tulip, Red .

Tulip, Variegated .

Tulip, Yellow

Turnip .

Tussilage (Sweet-scented)

Resistance.

Modest beauty.

Surprise.

Fame.

Dangerous pleasures.

Fame.

Declaration of love.

Beautiful eyes.

Homeless love.

Charity.

Justice shall be done you.

Valerian .

Valerian, Greek
Venice Sumach

Venus' Car
Venus' Looking-glass
Venus' Trap
Vernal Grass .
Veronica .
Vervain .
Vine

Violet, Blue
Violet, Dame .
Violet, Su-eet .
Violet, Yellow .
Virginian Spiderwort
Virgin's Bower .
Volkamenia

. An accommodating

disposition.
. R up t tire.
. Intellectual excellence

Splendour.
. Fly unth me.
. Flattery.
. Deceit.
. Poor, but happy.
. Fidelity.

Enchantment.
. Intoxication.
. Faithfulness.

I lra tchfu In ess.
. Modesty.

Rural happiness.
. Momentary happiness.
. Filial lore.
. May yon be happy.

Walnut

Wall-flower .
Water Lily
Water Melon .
Wax Plant
Wheat Stalk .
Whin

White Jasmine
White Lily
White Mullein .
White Oak
White Pink
White Poplar .
White Rose (dried)

Whortleberry .
Willow, Creeping
Willow, Water

Intellect. Stratagem.

Fidelity in adversity.

Purity of heart.

Bulkiness.

Susceptibility.

Riches.

Anger.

A miableness.

Purity and Modesty.

Good nature.

Independence.

Talent.

Time.

Death preferable to loss

of innocence.
Treason.
Love forsaken.
Freedom.

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Willow, Weeping
Willow-Herb .
Willow, French
Winter Cherry
Witch Hazel .
Woodbine
Wood Sorrel .
Wormwood •

. Mourning.

. Pretension.

. Bravery and humanity.

. Deception.

. A spell.

. Fraternal love.

Joy. Maternal tenderness.

A bsence.

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Xanthium
Xeranthemum

Ruaeness. Pertinacity.
Cheerfulness under adversity.

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Yew

. Sorrow

Zephyr Flower
Zinnia

Expectation.
. Thoughts of absent friends

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Absence

Abuse not

Acknowledgment .

Activity

Admiration .

Adoration

Adroitness

Adulation

Advice .

Affection

Affection

Affection

Affection beyond the grave

Affection, maternal

Affectation .

Affectation .

Afterthought

Afterthought

Afterthought

Agreement

Age . . .

Agitation

Agitation

Alas ! for my poor heart

Always cheerful .

Always lovely

Ambassador of love

Wormwood.

Croc-ns.

Canterbury Bell.

Thyme.

Amethyst.

Dwarf Sunflower

Spider Ophrys.

Cacalia.

Rhubarb.

Mossy Saxifrage.

Pear.

Sorrel.

Green Locust.

Cinquefoil.

Cockscomb An;aranth.

Morning Glory.

Michaelmas Daisy.

Starwort.

China Aster.

Straw.

Guelder Rose.

Moving Plant.

Sainfoin.

Deep Red Carnation.

Coreopsis.

Indian Pink (double).

Cabbage Rose.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Amiability .

Anger .....
Animosity ....
Anticipation ....
Anxious and trembling
Ardour .....
Argument . .
Arts or artifice
Assiduous to please
Assignation .

Attachment ....
Audacity ....
Avarice .....
Aversion ....

Bantering ....

Baseness ....

Bashfulness .

Bashful shame

Beautiful eyes

Beauty .....

Beauty always new

Beauty, capricious

Beauty, capricious

Beauty, delicate .

Beauty, delicate .

Beauty, divine

Beauty, glorious .

Beauty, lasting

Beauty, magnificent

Beauty, mental

Beauty, modest

Beauty, neglected

Beauty, pensive .

Beauty, rustic

Beauty, unconscious

Beauty is your only attraction

Belle . ' .

Be mine ....

Beneficence .

Benevolence ....

Betrayed

Beware ....

Beware . ...

Blackness ....

Bluntness

Blushes ....

!'• i^ter ....

Boldness ....

Bonds .

Jasmine.
Whin.

St. John's Wort.
Gooseberry.
Red Columbine.
Cuckoo Plant.
Fig.

Acanthus.

Sprig of Ivy with tendrils.
Pimpernel.
Indian Jasmine.
Larch.

Scarlet Auricula.
China or Indian Pink.

Sou thernwood.
Dodder of Thyme.
Peony.

Deep Red Rose.
Variegated Tulip.
Party-coloured Daisy.
China Rose.
Lady's Slipper.
Musk Rose.
Floiuer of an Hour.
Hibiscus.

A merican Cowslip.
Glory Flower.
Stock.

Calla SEthiopica.
Clematis.
Trillium Pictum.
Tliroatwort.
Laburnum.
French Honeysuckle.
Burgundy Rose.
Jaf>an Rose.
Orchis.

Four-leaded Clover.
J\Iarshmallow.
Potato.

White Catchfty.
Oleander,
Rosebay.
Ebony Tree.
Borage.
Marjoram.
Hydrangea.
Pink.
Convolvulus.

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LANGUAGE .OF FLOWERS.

Bonds of Affection
Bravery ....
Bravery and humanity
Bridal favour
Brilliant complexion

Bulk

Busybody . . . . .
Bury me amid Nature's beauties

Call me not beautiful .

Calm repose .

Calumny

Calumny . .

Change .

Changeable disposition

Charity. . . .

Charming .......

Charms, deceitful
Cheerfulness in old age
Cheerfulness under adversity
Chivalry
Cleanliness .
Coldheartedness .
Coldness . .

Colour of my life . . . .

Come down . . .

Comfort .

Comforting ....

Compassion .

Concealed love . . .

Concert .

Concord

Confession of love

Confidence .

Confidence .

Confidence ...

Confidence in Heaven .

Conjugal love

Consolation .

Constancy . .

Consumed by love .

Counterfeit .

Courage . .

Crime ......

Cure

Cure for heartache

Curiosity

Danger

Dangerous Pleasures .

Gillyflower.

Oak Leaves.

French II 'illon.*.

Ivy Geranium.

Damask AV.v< .

ll'ater J lelon. Count. .

Quamoclit.

Persimon.

Rose U nig I H-.
Buckbecui.

Hellebore.

Madder.

Pimpernel.

Rye Grass.

Turnip.

Cluster of Musk Roses.

Thorn Apple.

American Stanvort.

Ch inese Ch rysa n th eiiiitw.

Monkshood (Helmet Flower).

Hyssop.

Lettuce.

Agnus Castus.

Coral Honeysuckle.

Jacob's Ladder.

Pear Tree.

Scarlet Geranium.

A llspice.

Motherwort.

Nettle Tree.

Lote Tree.

Moss Rosebud.

Hepatic a.

Lilac Polyanthus.

Liverwort.

Flowering Reed.

Limf, or Linden Trif.

Red Poppy.

Bluebell.

Syrian Mallow.

Mock Orange.

Black Poplar.

Tajitarisk.

Balm of Gilead.

Swallow-wort.

Sycamore.

Rhododendron. Rosebay.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Death

Death preferable to loss of innocence

Deceit

Deceit

Deceit

Deceitful charms .

Deception

Declaration of love

Decrease of love .

Delay . ...

Delicacy . • . . .

Dejection

Desire to please .

Despair

Despondency

Devotion .....

Difficulty . ....

Dignity

Dignity . .

Disappointment .

Disdain ....

Disdain . ...

Disgust

Dissension ...

Distinction .

Distrust

Divine beauty ....

Docility ....

Domestic industry

Domestic virtue .

Durability .....

Duration . . . ...

Early attachment .

Early friendship .

Early youth .

Elegance .....

Elegance and grace

Elevation .

Eloquence .

Enchantment ....

Enchantment

Energy in adversity

Envy .....

Error ......

Error ......

Esteem ...

Esteem not love ....

Esteem and love .
Estranged love

Cypress.

White Rose (dried).

Apocynnm.

Flytrap.

Dogsbane.

Thorn Apple.

White Cherry Tree.

Red Tulip.

Yellow Rose.

Eupatorium.

Bluebottle. Centauiy.

L ichcn.

Mezereon.

Cypress.

Humble Plant.

Pemvian Heliotrope.

Blackthorn.

Cloves.

Laurel-leaved Magnolia..

Carolina Syrinsa.

Yellow Carnation.

Rue.

Frog Ophrys.

Pride of China.

Cardinal Flowtf,

Lavender.

American Cowslip.

Rush.

Flax.

Sage.

Dogwood.

Cornel Tree.

Thornless Rosr

Blue Periwinkle.

Primrose.

Locust Tree.

Yello~M Jasmine.

Scotch Fir.

Indian Lagerstr&mia,.

Holly Herb.

I 'et~'ain.

Camomile.

Bramble.

Bee Ophrys.

Fly Orchis.

Garden Sage.

Spiderwort.

Strawberry Tree.

Lotus Flower.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Excellence

Expectation .....

Expectation ...

Expected meeting

Extent ......

Extinguished hopes

Facility . . .

Fairies' fire .....

Faithfulness

Faithfulness .....
Falsehood .....
Falsehood .....
Falsehood .....

Fame

Fame speaks him great and good
Fantastic extravagance
Farewell .....

Fascination .....

Fascination .....

Fashion .....

Fecundity ...
Felicity ....

Female fidelity

Festivity .....

Fickleness .....

Fickleness .....

Filial love .....

Fidelity ....

Fidelity ....

Fidelity in adversity ,

Fidelity in love ....

Fire . . . . .

First emotions of love .

Flame ......

Flattery .....

Flee away .....

Fly with me .

Folly

Foppery .....
Foolishness .....

Foresight

Forgetfulness ....
Forget me not

For once may pride befriend me .
Forsaken .....
Forsaken .....
Frankness .....
Fraternal love
Freedom

Camellia Japonic a.

A nemone.

Zephyr Flower.

Nutmeg Geranium.

Gourd.

Major Convolvulus,

Germander Speedwell.

Pyrus Japonica.

Blue Violet.

Heliotrope.

Buglass.

Yello'w Lily.

Manchineal Tree.

Tulip. Trumpet Flower.

Apple Blossom.

Scarlet Poppy.

Michaelmas Daisy.

Fern.

Honesty.

Queen's Rocket.

Hollyhock.

Sweet Sultan.

Speedwell.

Parsley.

Abatina.

Pink Larkspur.

Virgins bower.

Veronica. Ivy.

Plum Tree.

Wall-flower.

Lemon Blossoms.

Fleur-de-L uce.

Purple Lilac.

Fleur-de-lis. Iris.

Venus' Looking-glass.

Pennyroyal.

Venus' Car.

Columbine.

Cockscomb Amaranth.

Pomegranate.

Holly.

Moonwort.

Forget Me Not.

Tiger Flower.

Garden Anemone.

Laburnum.

Osier.

Woodbine.

Water Willow.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWKRS.

Freshness . . .

Friendship ....

Friendship, early .

Friendship, true .

Friendship, unchanging

Frivolity

Frugality ....

Gaiety .....
Gaiety .....
Gallantry ....
Generosity ....
Generous and devoted affection
Genius .....
Gentility ....
Girlhood ....
Gladness ....
Glory .....

Glory

Glorious beauty .
Goodness ....
Goodness ....
Good education .
Good wishes ....
Goodnature ....
Gossip .....
Grace .....
Grace and elegance
Grandeur ....
Gratitude

Grief

Grief

Happy love . ' .
Hatred . . . . • .
Haughtiness . . . ' .
Haughtiness

Health

Hermitage ....

Hidden worth

Honesty ....

Hope

Hope

Hope .....
Hope in adversity
Hopeless love
Hopeless, not heartless
Horror .....
Horror .....
Horror .

Damask Rose.

Acacia.

Blue Periwinkle.

Oak-leaved Geranium.

Arbor Vita.

London Pride.

Chicory. Endive.

Butterfly Orchis.

Yellow Lily.

Sweet William.

Orange Tree.

French Honeysuckle.

Plane Tree.

Corn Cockle.

White Rosebud.

Myrrh.

Bay Tree.

Laurel.

Glory Flo'Mer.

Bonus Henrietta.

Mercury.

Cherry Tree.

Sweet Bazil.

White Mullein.

Cobcea.

Multtflora Rose.

Yellow Jasmine.

Ask Tree.

Small White Bell-flower.

Harebell.

Marigold.

Bridal Rose.

Basil.

Purple Larkspur.

Tall Sunflower.

Iceland Moss.

Milkwort.

Coriander.

Honesty.

Flowering A Imond.

Hawthorn.

Snowdrop.

Spruce Pine.

Yellow Tulip.

Love Lies Bleeding.

Mandrake.

Dragonswort.

Snakesfoot.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Hospitality
Humility
Humility
Humility

am too happy .

am your captive

am worthy of you . .

change but in death .

declare against you .

declare against you .

declare war against you
I die if neglected ....

I desire a return of affection

[ feel my obligations .

I feel your kindness

I have lost all ...

I live for thee ....

I love ......

I partake of your sentiments

I partake your sentiments .

I shall die to-morrow .

I shall not survive you

I surmount difficulties .

I will think of it .

I will think of it .

I wound to heal ....

If you love me, you will find it out
Idleness .....

Ill-natured beauty
Imagination . . . '
Immortality .
Impatience ...
Impatient of absence .
Impatient resolves
Imperfection
Importunity .....

Inconstancy .....

Incorruptible

Independence ....

Independence ....

Indifference .....

Indifference . . .

Indifference .
Indifference . .
Indiscretion . . . .

Industry

Industry, Domestic
Ingeniousness
Ingenuity

Oak Tree.
Broom.

Small Bindweed.
Field Lilac.

Cape y asinine.

Peach Blossom.

White Rose.

Bay Leaf.

Belvedere.

Liquorice.

Wild Tansy.

Laurestina.

Jonquil.

Lint.

Flax.

Mourning Bride.

Cedar Leaf.

Red Chrysanthemum.

Double China Aster.

Garden Daisy.

Gum Cistits.

Black Alulberry.

Mistletoe.

Single China Aster.

Wild Daisy.

Eglantine (Swecttrier).

Maiden Blush Rose.

Mesembryanthemum.

Citron.

L upine.

Amaranth (Globe).

Yellow Balsam.

Corchorus.

Red Balsam.

H'enbane.

Burdock.

Evening Primrose.

Cedar of Lebanon.

Wild Plum Tree.

White Oak.

Ever/lowering Candytuft.

Mustard Seed.

Pigeon Berry.

Senvy.

Split Reed.

Red Clover.

Flax.

White Pink.

Pencilled Geranium.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Ingenuous simplicity .

Ingratitude . . . .

Innocence .

Insincerity .

Insinuation .

Inspiration .

Instability

Intellect . . . .

Intoxication .

Irony .

Jealousy .

Jealousy

Jest

Joy

Joys to come

Justice . . . . .

Justice shall be done to you

Justice shall be done t

Knight-errantry .

Lamentation
Lasting beauty
Lasting pleasures .
Let me go
Levity .
Liberty
Life

Lightheartedness .
Lightness
"..ive for me .
,ove

..ove, forsaken
.yove, returned
>ove is dangerous
Lustre .

Luxury.

Magnificent beauty
Majesty
Malevolence
Marriage
Maternal affection
Maternal love
Maternal tendernc-^
Matrimony .
May you he happy

Mouse-cared Ckickweed.

Crowfoot.

Daisy.

Foxglove.

Great Bindweed.

A ngelica.

Dahlia.

Walnut.

Vine.
Sardony.

French Marigold.

Yellow Rose.

Southernwood.

Wood Sorrel.

Lesser Celandine.

Rudbeckia.

Coltsfoot.

Sweet-scented Tussilage,

Helmet Flower (Monkskood).

A sport Tree.

Stock.

Everlasting Pea.

Butterfly Weed.

Larkspur.

Live Oak.

Lucern.

Shamrock.

Larkspur.

Arbor Vitce.

Myrtle.

Rose.

Creeping Willow.

A nibrosia.

Carolina Rose.

Aconite-leaved Crowfoot, or

' air Maid of France.
Chesnut Tree.

Calla &thiopica.

Crown Imperial.

Lobelia.

Ivy.

Cinquefoil.

Moss.

Wood Sorrel.

A merican L inden.

Volkamtnia.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Meanness

Meekness

Melancholy .

Melancholy .

Mental beauty

Mental beauty

Message . . .

Mildness

Mirth .

Misanthropy.

Misanthropy.

Modest beauty

Modest genius

Modesty

Modesty and purity

Momentary happiness .

Mourning . . .

Music ....

My best days are past .

My regrets follow you to the grave

Neatness .....
Neglected beauty
Never-ceasing remembrance

Old age .....

Only deserve my love .

Painful recollections

Painting ...

Painting the lily .

Passion ......

Paternal error ....

Patience ......

Patriotism

Patriotism

Peace .

Perfected loveliness
Perfidy

Pensive beauty ....
Perplexity .....
Persecution .....
Perseverance ....
Persuasion .....
Persuasion .....
Pertinacity .....

Pity

Pleasure and pain

Pleasure, lasting . . . .

Cuscuta.

Birch.

Dark Geranium.

Dead Leaves.

Clematis.

Kennedia.

Iris.

Mallow.

Saffron Crocus.

A conite (H 'olfsbatit' j.

fuller's 'J' easel.

Trillium Pic turn.

Creeping Cerens.

Violet.

White Lily.^

Virginian Spidertsjort.

Weeping Willow.

Bundles of Reed with their

panicles.

Colch icwn,orMea doiv Saffron
Asphodel.

Broom.

Throatwort.

Everlasting.

Tree of L ife.
Campion Rose.

Flos A donis.

A uric-ula.

Daphne Odor a.

White Dittany.

Cardamine.

Dock. Ox Eye.

American Elm.

Nasturtium.

Olive.

Camellia Japonica. White.

Common Laurel, in flower.

Laburnum.

Lcruc in a Mist.

Chequered Fritillary.

Swamp Magnolia.

Althea Frutex.

Syrian Mallow.

Clotbur.

Pine.

Dog Rose.

Everlasting Pea.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Pleasures of memory
Popular favour
Poverty-
Power .
Power .
Precaution .
Prediction
Pretension
Pride . . • .
Pride .
Privation
Privation
Profit

Prohibition .
Prolific .
Promptness .
Prosperity
Protection
Prudence
Pure love

Pure and ardent love
Pure and lovely .
Purity .

Quarrel .
Quicksightedness ,

Reason .

Recantation .

Recall .

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

Refusal .

Regard .

Relief . . .

Relieve my anxiety

Religious superstition

Religious superstition

Religious enthusiasm

Remembrance

Remorse

Remorse

Rendezvous . . .

Reserve

Resistance .

Restoration .

Retaliation .

Return of happiness

Revenge

Reveri'-

IVkite Periwinkle.
Cistas, or Rock Rose.
Evergreen Clematis.
Imperial Montague.
Cress.

Golden Rod.
Prophetic Marigold.
SpiKed Willow Herb.
Amaryllis.

Hundred-leaved Rose.
Indian Plum.
Myrobalan.
Cabbage.
Privet.
Fig Tree.
Ten-week Stock.
Beech Tree.
Bearded Crepis.
Mountain Ask.
Single Red Pink.
Double Red Pink.
Red Rosebud.
Star of Bethlehem.

Broken Corn-straw.
Hawkweed.

Goafs Rue.

Lotus Leaf.

Silver-leaved Geranium.

Filbert.

Hazel.

Striked Carnation.

Daffodil.

Balm of Gilead.

Christmas Rose.

Aloe.

Passion Flower.

Schinus.

Rosemary.

Bramble.

Raspberry.

Chick-weed.

Maple.

Trcmella Nestoc.

Persicaria.

Scotch Thistle.

Lily of the Valley.

Birdsfoot Trefoil.

Flowering Fern.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Reward of merit .
Reward of virtue.
Riches .
Rigour .
Rivalry.
Rudeness
Rudeness
Rural happiness .
Rustic beauty
Rustic oracle

Sadness

Safety .

Satire .

Sculpture

Secret Love .

Semblance .

Sensitiveness

Sensuality .

Separation .

Severity

Shame ....

Sharpness

Sickness .

Silliness

Simplicity

Sincerity

Slighted love

Snare .

Solitude

Sorrow .

Sourness of Temper

Spell .

Spleen ....

Splendid beauty .

Splendour .

Sporting

Stedfast Piety

Stoicism

Strength

Submission .

Submission .

Success crown your wishes ,

Succour

Sunbeaming eyes

Surprise

Susceptibility

Suspicion

Sympathy .

Sympathy .

Bay Wreath.

Garland of Roses.

Corn.

L ant ana.

Rocket.

Clotbur.

Xanthium.

Yellow Violet.

French Honeysuckle.

Dandelion.

Dead Leaves.

Traveller s Joy.

Prickly Pear.

Hoya.

Yellow Acacia.

Spiked Speedwell.

Mimosa.

Spanish Jasmine.

Carolina Jasmine.

Branch of Thorns.

Peony.

Barberry Tree.

Anemone (Zephyr Flower).

Fool's Parsley.

American Siveetbrier.

Garden Chervil.

Yellow Chrysanthemum.

Catchjiy. Dragon Plant.

Heath.

Ye-w.

Barberry.

Circcea.

Fumitory.

Amaryllis.

A usturtinm.

Fox-tail Grass.

Wild Geranium.

Box Tree.

Cedar. Fennel.

Grass.

Harebell.

Coronella.

Juniper.

Scarlet Lychnis.

Truffle.

U 'ax Plant.

Champignon.

Balm.

Thrift.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Talent .

Tardiness .....

Taste ......

Tears . .

Temperance

Temptation ....

Thankfulness ....

The colour of my fate .

The heart's mystery .

The perfection of female loveliness

The witching soul of music

Thoughts .

Thoughts of absent friends

Thy frown will kill me ,

Thy smile I aspire to .

Ties .......

Timidity . . . .

Timidity

Time .

Tranquillity. ....

Tranquillity. '.
Tranquillize my anxiety
Transient beauty'.
Transient impressions .
Transport of joy .
Treachery . . .'
True love . .
True Friendship .
Truth ......

Truth .

Unanimity .....

Unbelief . . ...

Unceasing remembrance
Unchanging friendship
Unconscious beauty .
Unexpected meeting .
Unfortunate attachment
Unfortunate love.
LTnion ......

Unity . .
Unpatronized merit
Uselessness .....

Utility.

Variety

Variety

Vice ....

Victory

Virtue .

White Pink.

Flax-leaved Goldy-lo^ks.

Scarlet Fuchsia.

Helenium.

Azalea.

Apple.

Agrimony.

Coral Honeysuckle.

Crimson Polyanthus.

Justicia.

Oats.

Pansy.

Zinnia.

Currant.

Daily Rose.

Tendrils of Climbing Plants.

Amaryllis.

Marvel of Pent.

White Poplar.

Mudwort.

Stonecrop.

Christmas Rose.

Night-blooming Cerent.

Withered White Rose.

Caf>e Jasmine.

Bilberry.

Forget Me Not.

Oak-leaved Geranium.

Bittersweet Nightshade.

White Chrysanthemum.

Phlox.

Judas Tree.

A merican Cudweed.

Arbor Vitie.

Burgundy Rose.

Lemon Geranium.

Mourning Bride.

Scabious.

Whole Straw.

White and Red Rose together.

Red Primrose.

. Meadowsweet.

Grass.

China Aster.
Mundi Rose.
Darnel (Ray Grass),
Palm.
Mint.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

Virtue, Domestic.

Volubility ... ...

Voraciousness ......

Vulgar Minds ......

War .

War

Warlike trophy . ....

Warmth of feeling .....

Watchfulness ......

Weakness .......

Weakness .......

Welcome to a stranger ....

Widowhood. ......

Win me and wear me .....

Winning grace ......

Winter ... ....

Wit

Wit ill-timed

Witchcraft

Worth beyond beauty .....

Worth sustained by judicious and tender
affection . .....

Worthy all praise .....

You are cold

You are my divinity .

You are perfect .

You are radiant with charms

You are rich in attractions .

You are the queen of coquettes .

You have no claims

You please all .....

You will be my death ....

Your charms are engraven on my heart

Your looks freeze me ....

Your presence softens my pains .

Your purity equals your loveliness

Your qualities, like your charms, are

unequalled .

Your qualities surpass your charms .
Youthful innocence ....
Youthful love ....

Zealousness ....
Zest

Sage.

Abecedary.

Lupine.

African Marigold.

York and Lancaster Rose.

Achillea Millefolia.

Indian Cress.

Peppcrm in t.

Dame Violet.

Moschatel.

Musk Plant.

A merican Starwort.

Sweet Scabious.

Lady's Slipper.

Cowslip.

Guelder Rose.

Meadow Lychnis.

Wild Sorrel.

Enchanter s Nightshade.

Sweet Alyssum.

Pink Convolvulus,
fennel.

Hortensia.
American Cowslip.
Pine Apple.
Ranunculus.
Garden Ranunculus.
Queen s Rocket.
Pasque Flower.
Branch of Currants.
Hemlock.
Spindle Tree.
Ice Plant.
Milkvetch.
Orange Blossoms.

Peach.
Mi^nionette.
White Lilac.
Red Catchfiy.

Elder.
Lemon.

60

Language of Flowers.

DAFFODILS.

\ WANDERED lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
iVhen all at once I saw a crowd,

A host of golden Daffodils :
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle in the milky way,

They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay :

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced ; but they
Outdid the sparkling waves in glee ;

A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company ;

I gazed and gazed, but little thought

What wealth the show to me had brought '.

For oft when on my couch I lie,
In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude ;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the Daffodils.

WORDSWORTH.

'J HE ROSE.

Go, lovely Rose !
Tell her that wastes her time on me,

That now she knows,
When I resemble her to thee,
How sweet and fair she seems 10 be.

Tell her that's young.
And shuns to have her graces spied,

That hadst thou sprung
In deserts where no men abide,
Thou must have uncommended died.

Small is the worth
Of beauty from the light retired ;

Bid her come forth,
Suffer herself to be desired,
And not blush so to be admired.

Then die, that she
The common fate of all things rare

May read in thee ;
How small a part of time they share
That are so wondrous sweet and fair.

Yet, though thou fade,
From thy dead leaves let fragrance rise

And teach the maid
That goodness Time's rude hand defies
That virtue lives when beauty dies.

WALLER.

6r

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

THE SENSITIVE PLANT.

A SENSITIVE Plant in a garden grew,
And the young winds fed it with silver dew,
And it opened its fan-like leaver to the light,

And closed them beneath the kisses of Night.
* * * * * *

But none ever trembled and panted with bliss
In the garden, the field, or the wilderness,
Like doe in the noontide with love's sweet want,
As the companionless Sensitive Plant.

The snowdrop, and then the violet,-
Arose from the ground with warm rain wet,
And their breath was mixed w:th fresh odour, sent,
From the turf, like the voice and the instrument.

Then the pied wind-flowers and the tulip tall.
And narcissi, the fairest among them all,
Who gaze on their eyes in the stream's recess,
Till they die of their own dear loveliness.

And the naiad-like lily of the vale,
Whom youth makes so fair and passion so pale,
That the light of its tremulous bells is seen
Through their pavilions of tender green ;

And the hyacinth purple, and white, and blue.
Which flung from its bells a sweet peal anew
Of music so delicate, soft and intense,
It was felt like an odour within the sense !

And the rose like a nymph to the bath addrest,
Which unveiled the depth of her glowing breast,
Till, fold after fold, to the fainting air
The soul of her beauty and love lay bare ;

LANGUAGE OF FLOWER.-.

And the wand-like lily, which lifted up,

As a Maenad, its moonlight-coloured cup,

Till the fiery star, which is its eye,

Gazed through the clear dew on the tender sky ;

And the jessamine faint, and the sweet tuberose..
The sweetest flower for scent that blows ;
And all rare blossoms from every clime
Grew in that garden in perfect prime.

The Sensitive Plant, which could give small fruit
Of the love which it felt from the leaf to the root,
Received more than all [flowers], it loved more than ever,
Where none wanted but it, could belong to the giver—

For the Sensitive Plant has no bright flower ;
Radiance and odour are not its dower ;
It loves, even like Love its deep heart is full,
It desires what it has not, the beautiful !
* * * « •

Each and all like ministering angels were
For the Sensitive Plant sweet joy to bear,
Whilst the lagging hours of the day went by
Like windless clouds o'er a tender sky.

And when evening descended from heaven above,
And the earth was all rest, and the air was all love,
And delight, though less bright, was far more deep,
And the day's veil fell from the world of sleep,
*****
The Sensitive Plant was the earliest
Up-gathered into the bosom of rest ;
A sweet child weary of its delight,
The feeblest, and yet the favourite,
Cradled within the embrace of night.

bHtLLEY.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

O LUVE WILL VENTURE IN,
TI;NE— " The Posie"

O LUVE will venture in, where it daur na weel be seen,

0 luve will venture in, where wisdom ance has been ;

But I will down yon river rove, amang the wood sae green,
And a' to pu' a posie to my ain dear May.

The primrose I will pu', the firstling o' the year,
And I will pu' the pink, the emblem o' my dear,
For she's the pink o' womankind, and blooms without a peer ;
And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May.

1 '11 pu' the budding1 rose, when Phoebus peeps in view,
For it 's like a baumy kiss o' her sweet bonnie mou ;
The hyacinth 's for constancy w' its unchanging blue,

And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May.

The lily it is pure, and the lily it is fair.
And in her lovely bosom I '11 place the lily there ;
The daisy 's for simplicity and unaffected air,
And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May.

The hawthorn I will pu', wi' its locks o' siller grey,
Where, like an aged man, it stands at break o' day,
But the songster's nest within the bush I winna tak away;
And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May.

The woodbine I will pu' when the e'ening star is near,
And the diamond-drops o' dew shall be her e'en sae clear :
The violet 's for modesty which weel she fa's to wear,
And a' to be a posie to my ain dear May.

I '11 tie the posie round w' the silken band o' luve,
And I '11 place it in her breast, and I '11 swear by a* above,
That to my latest draught o' life the band shall ne'er remuve,
And this will be a posie to my ain dear May.

BURNS.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

MY NANNIE 'S AWA.
TUNE — "There'll never be peace"

Now in her green mantle blithe Nature arrays,
And listens the lambkins that bleat o'er the braes,
XVhile birds warble welcome in ilka green shaw ;
But to me it 's delightless — my Nannie 's awa.

The snaw-drap and primrose our woodlands adorn,
And violets bathe in the weet o* the morn ;
They pain my sad bosom, sae sweetly they blaw,
They mind me o' Nannie — and Nannie 's awa.

Thou lav'rock that springs frae the dews of the lawn,
The shepherd to warn o' the grey-breaking dawn,
And thou mellow mavis that hails the night-fa",
Give over for pity— my Nannie 's awa.

Come, autumn, sae pensive, in yellow and grey,
And sooth me wi' tidings o' Nature's decay ;
The dark, dreary winter, and wild-driving snaw,
Alane can delight me— now Nannie's awa.

BURNS.

THEIR GROVES,

TUNE— "Humours of Glen"

THEIR groves o' sweet myrtle let foreign lands reckon,
Where bright-beaming summers exalt the perfume ;

Far dearer to me yon lone glen o' green breckan,

Wi' the burn stealing under the lang yellow broom.

Far dearer to me are yon humble broom bowers,

Where the blue-bell and gowan lurk lowly unseen;

For there, lightly tripping amang the wild flowers,
A listening the linnet, aft wanders my Jean.

BURNS.

LANGUACK OF FLOWERS.

TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY,

On turning one dcnvn -with a plough, in
April 1786.

WEE, modest, crimson-tipped flow'r,
Thou s met me in an evil hour ;
For I maun crush amang the stoure

Thy slender stem :
To spare thee now is past my pow'r,

Thou bonnie gem.

Alas ! it's no thy neebor sweet,
The bonnie Lark, companion meet I
Bending thee 'mang the dewy weet !

Wi' spreckled breast,
When upward -springing, blythe, to greet

The purpling east-

(Jmld blew the bitter-biting north
Upon thy early, humble birth ;
Yet cheerfully thou glinted forth

Amid the storm,
Scarce reard above the parent earth

Thy tender form.

The flaunting flow'rs our gardens yield,
High shell' ring woods and wa's maun shield,
But thou beneath the random bield

O' clod or stane,
Adorns the histie stibble-field,

Unseen, a lane

There, in thy scanty mantle clad,
Thy snawy bosom sun- ward spread,
Thou lifts thy unassuming head

In humble guise ;
But now the share uptears thy bed.

And low thou lies !

Such is the fate of artless Maid,
Sweet_/?0a/Vf/ of the rural shade !
By love's simplicity betray'd.

And guileless trust.
Till she, like thee, all soil'd, is laid

Low i' the dust.

Such is the fate of simple Bard,

On life's rough ocean luckless starr'd !

Unskilful he to note the card

Of prudent lore,
Till billows rage, and gales blow hard.

And whelm him o'er !

Such fate to suffering 'worth is giv'n,
Who long with wants and woes has striv'n.
By human pride or cunning driv'n,

To mis'ry's brink,
Till wrench'd of ev'ry stay but Heavn,

He, ruin'd, sink !

Ev'n thou who mourn 'st the Daisy's fate,
That fate is thine— no distant date ;
Stern Ruin's plough-share drives, elate.

Full on thy bloom,
Till crush'd beneath the furrow's weight,

Shall be thy doom I
BURNS.

fr.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

LAMENT OF MAJtY. QUEEN
UF SCOTS.

On (hi Approach of Spring.

Now Naluie hangs her mantle green

On every blooming iree,
And spreads her sheets c' daisies while

Out o er the grassy lea ;
Now Phoeous cheers the crystal streams,

And glads the a/ure skies ;
But nought can glad the weary wight

That fast in durance lies,

Now lav'rocks wake the merry morn,

Aloft on dewy wing ;
The merle, in his noontide bow'r.

Makes woodland echoes ring ;
The mavis mild wi' many a note,

Sings drowsy day to rest :
In love and freedom they rejoice,

Wi' care nor thrall opprest.

Now blooms the lily by the bank,
The primrose down the brae ",

The hawthorn's budding in the glen,
And milk-white is the slae ;

The meanest hind in fair Scotland
May rove their sweets amang;

But I, the Queen of a' Scotland,
Maun lie in prison strang.

I svas the Queen o' bonnie France,

Where happy I hae been ;
Fu' lightly rase I in the morn,

As blythe lay down at e en ;
And I'm the sov'reign of Scotland,

And mony a traitor there ;
Yet here I lie in foreign lands,

And never ending care.

But as for thee, thou false woman,

My sister and my fae,
Grim vengeance, yet, shall whet a sword

That thro' thy soul shall gae :
The weeping blood in woman s breast

Was never known to thee ;
Nor th' balm that draps on wounds of wo«

Frae woman's pitying e'e.

My son ! my son ! may kinder stars

Upon thy fortune shine ;
And may those pleasures gild thy reign,

That ne'er wad blink on mine !
God keep thee frae thy mother's faes.

Or turn their hearts to thee :
And where thou meet'st thy mother's friend,

Remember him for me !

Oh ! soon, to me, may summer-suns

Nae mair light up the morn !
Nae mair, to me, the autumn winds

Wave o'er the yellow corn!
And in the narrow house o' death

Let winter round me rave ;
And the next flow'rs that deck the spring,

Bloom on my peaceful grave \

BURNS.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

RED AND WHITE ROSES.

READ in these Roses the sad story

Of my hard fate, and your own glory ;

In the white you may discover

The paleness of a fainting lover ;

In the red the flames still feeding

On my heart with fresh wounds bleeding,

The w'hite will tell you how I languish,

And the red express my anguish,

The white my innocence displaying,

The red my martyrdom betraying ;

The frowns that on your brow resided,

Have those roses thus divided.

Oh ! let your smiles but clear the weather,

And then they both shall grow together.

CAREW.

SONNET.

SWEET is the rose, but growes upon a brere ;

Sweet is the Juniper, but sharpe his bough ;

Sweet is the Eglantine, but pricketh nere ;

Sweet is the Firbloom, but his branches rough ;

Sweet is the Cypress, but his rind is tough,

Sweet is the Nut, but bitter is his pill ;

Sweet is the Broome-flowere, but yet sowre enough

And sweet is Moly, but his roote is ill.

So every sweet with sowre is tempred still,

That maketh it be coveted the more :

For easie things that may be got at will,

Most sorts of men doe set but little store.

Why then should I account of little pain,

That endless pleasure shall unto me gaine?

Sl'ENSEK

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

TO PRIMROSES

FILLED WITH MORN' ING DEW.

WHY do ye weep, sweet babes ? Can tears
Speak grief in you,
Who were but born
Just as the modest morn
Teemed her refreshing dew ?
Alas ! ye have not known that shower
That mars a flower :
Nor felt the unkind
Breath of a blasting wind ;
Nor are ye worn with years ;
Or warped as we,
Who think it strange to see
Such pretty flowers, like to orphans young.
Speaking by tears before ye have a tongue.

Speak, whimpering younglings, and make known
The reason why

Ye droop and weep.
Is it for want of sleep,
Or childish lullaby?
Or that ye have not seen as yet
The violet ?

Or brought a kiss
From that sweetheart to this?
No, no ; this sorrow shown
By your tears shed,
Would have this lecture read :
That things of greatest, so of meanest worth.
Conceived with grief are, and with tears brought forth.

HERRICK.

69

...

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

A RED, RED ROSE.
TUNE — " Withaivs favourite."

O, MY luve's like a red, red rose,
That's newly sprung in June :

O, my luve's like the melodic
That's sweetly play'd in tune.

As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,

So deep in hive am I ;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,

Till a* the seas gang dry.

Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear.
And the rocks melt w' the sun ;

I will luve thee still, my dear,

While the sands o' life shall run.

And fare thee weel, my only luve !

And fare thee weel a while ;
And I will come again, my luve,

Tho' it were ten thousand mile.

BURNS.

VIRGINS promised when I died,
That they would each primrose-tide
Duly, morn and evening, come,
And with flowers dress my tomb.
—Having promised, pay your debts,
Maids, and here strew violets.

KOIIERT HERRICK.

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory ;
Odours when sweet violets sicken,
Love within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed ;
And so thy thoughts when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

SHELI.EY.

RADIANT sister of the day
Awake ! arise ! and come away !
To the wild woods and the plains.
To the pools where winter rains
Image all their roof of leaves,
Where the pine its garland weaves
Of sapless green, and ivy dun,
Round stems that never kiss the sun.
Where the lawns and pastures be
And the sandhills of the sea,
Where the melting hoar-frost wets
The daisy star that never sets,
And wind-flowers and violets
Which yet join not scent to hue
Crown the pale year weak and new :
When the night is left behind
In the deep east, dim and blind,
And the blue moon is over us,
And the multitudinous
Billows murmur at our feet,
Where the earth and ocean meet
And all things seem only one
Jn the universal sun.

P. B. SHELLEY.

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LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

TO DAFFODILS.

FAIR Daffodils, we weep to see

You haste away so soon ;
As yet, the early-rising sun

Has not attained its noon.
Stay, stay,

Until the hastening day
Has run

But to the even song ;
And having prayed together, we

Will go with you along.

We have short time to stay as you,

We have as short a spring ;
As quick a growth to meet decay,

As you or any thing.
We die,

As your hours do, and dry
Away,

Like to the summer's rain,
Or as the pearls of morning's dew,

Ne'er to be found again.

ROBERT HERRICK.

CONSTANCY.

LAY a garland on my hearse

Of the dismal yew ;

Maidens willow branches bear ;

Say, / died true.

My love was false, but I was firm

From my hour of birth.

Upon my buried body lie

Lightly, gentle earth 1

SAMUEL FLETCHER.

MOURN, ilka grove the cushat kens !
Ye haz'lly shaws and briery dens !
Ye burnies, wimplin down your glens,

Wi' toddlin din,
Or foaming strang, wi' hasty stens,

Frae lin to lin.

Mourn little harebells o'er the lee ;
Ye stately foxgloves fair to see ;
Ye woodbines hanging bonnilie,

In scented bow'rs ;
Ye roses on your thorny tree.

The first o' flow'rs.

At dawn, when ev'ry grassy blade

Droops with a diamond at his head,

At ev'n, when beans their fragrance shed,

I' th' rustling gale,
Ye maukins whiddin thro' the glade,

Come join my wail.

Mourn, spring, thou darling of the year ;
Ilk cowslip cup shall kep a tear :
Thou, simmer, while each corny spear

Shoots up its head,
Thy gay, green, flow'ry tresses shear,

For him that's dead !

Thou, autumn, wi' thy yellow hair,
In grief thy sallow mantle tear !
Thou, winter, hurling thro' the air

The roaring blast,
Wide o'er the naked world declare

The worth we've lost !

BURNS.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

7'0 THE SMALL CELANDINE.

PANSIES, Lilies, King-cups, Daisies,
Let them live upon their praises ; '
Long as there's a sun that sets,

Primroses will have their glory ;
Long as there are Violets,

They will have a place in story ;
There's a flower that shall be mine,
"Tis the little Celandine.

Ere a leaf is on the bush,
In the time before the thrush
Has a thought about her nest,

Thou wilt come with half a call,
Spreading out thy glossy breast

Like a careless prodigal ;
Telling tales about the sun,
When we've little warmth, or none.

Comfort have thou of thy merit,
Kindly unassuming spirit !
Careless of thy neighbourhood,

Thou dost show thy pleasant face
On the moor, and in the wood,

In the lane — there's not a place,
Howsoever mean it be,
But 'tis good enough for thee.

Ill befall the yellow flowers,
Children of the flaring hours !
Buttercups that will be seen,

Whether we will see or no;
Others, too, of lofty mien,

They have done as worldlings do,
Taken praise that should be thine,
Little, humble Celandine !

Prophet of delight and mirth,
111 requited upon earth ;
Herald of a mighty band,

Of a joyous train ensuing,
Serving at my heart's command,

Tasks that are no tasks renewing ;
1 will sing, as doth behove,
Hymns in praise of what I love !

WORDSWORTH.

TO BLOSSOMS.

FAIR pledges of a fruitful tree,

Why do ye fall so last ?

Your date is not so past,
But you may stay yet here awhile

To blush and gently smile,
And go at last.

What, were you born to be.
An hour or half s delight,
And so to bid good-night ?

'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth,
Merely to show your worth
And lose you quite.

But you are lovely leaves, where we
May read, how soon things have
Their end, though ne'er so brave :

And after they have shown their pride.
Like you, awhile, they glide
Into the grave.

HERRICK.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

THE LIL Y AND THE ROSE.

THE nymph must lose her female friend,

If more admired than she —
But where will fierce contention end,

If flowers can disagree.

Within the garden's peaceful scene

Appear'd two lovely foes,
Aspiring to the rank of queen,

The Lily and the Rose.

The Rose soon redden'd into rage,

And, swelling with disdain,
Appeal'd to many a poet's page

To prove her right to reign.

The Lily's height bespoke command,

A fair imperial flower ;
She seem'd designed for Flora's hand,

The sceptre of her power.

This civil bick'ring and debate
The goddess chanced to hear.

And flew to save, ere yet too late,
The pride of the parterre.

Yours is, she said, the nobler hue,
And yours the statelier mien ;

And, till a third surpasses you,
Let each be deemed a queen.

Thus, soothed and reconciled, each seeks

The fairest British fair :
The seat of empire is her cheeks,

They reign united there.

COWPEK.

THE WALL-FLOWER.

WHY this flower is now called so,

List, sweet maids, and you shall know.

Understand this firstling was

Once a brisk and bonny lass,

Kept as close as Danae was,

Who a sprightly springald loved ;

And to have it fully proved,

Up she got upon a wall,

'Tempting down to slide withal ;

But the silken twist untied,

So she fell, and, bruised, she died.

Jove, in pity of the deed,

And her loving, luckless speed,

Turn'd her to this plant we call

Now " the flower of the wall."

THE PRIMROSE.

ASK me why I send you here,

This firstling of the infant year ;

Ask me why I send to you

This Primrose all bepearled with dew ;

I straight will whisper in your ears,

The sweets of love are washed with tears.

Ask me why this flower doth show
So yellow, green, and sickly too ;
Ask me why the stalk is weak
And bending, yet it doth not break ;
I must tell you, these discover
What doubts and fears are in a lover.

CAKEW.

73

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

ADONIS SLEEPING,

IN midst of all, there lay a sleeping youth
Of fondest beauty. Sideway his face reposed
On one white arm, and tenderly unclosed,
By tenderest pressure, a faint damask mouth
To slumbery pout ; just as the morning south
Disparts a dew-lipp'd rose. Above his head,
Four lily stalks did their white honours wed
To make a coronal ; and round him grew
All tendrils green, of every bloom and hue,
Together intertwined and trammel'd fresh :
The vine of glossy sprout ; the ivy mesh,
Shading its Ethiop berries ; and woodbine,
Of velvet leaves, and bugle blooms divine.

Hard by,

Stood serene Cupids watching silently.
One, kneeling to a lyre, touch'd the strings,
Muffling to death the pathos with his wings ;
And, ever and anon, uprose to look
At the youth's slumber ; while another took
A willow bough, distilling odorous dew,
And shook it on his hair ; another flew
In through the woven roof, and fluttering-wise,
Rain'd violets upon his sleeping eyes.

KEATS.

MODONNA, wherefore hast thou sent to me

Sweet Basil and Mignonette,

Embleming love and health, which never yet

In the same wreath might be.

Alas, and they are wet !

Is it with thy kisses or thy tears ?

For never rain or dew

Such fragrance drew
From plant or flower ; the very doubt endears

My sadness ever new,
The sighs I breathe, the tears I shed, for thee.

P B. SHELLEY.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

THERE grew pied Wind-flowers and Violets,

Daisies, those pearl'd Arcturi of the earth,

The constellated flowers that never set ;

Faint Oxlips ; tender Blue-bells, at whose birth

The sod scarce heaved ; and that tall flower that wets

Its mother's face with Heaven-collected tears,

When the low wiiid, its playmate's voice, it hears.

And in the warm hedge grew lush Eglantine,
Green Cow-bind and the moonlight-colour'd May
And cherry blossoms, and white cups, whose wine
Was the bright dew yet drained not by the day :
And Wild Roses, and Ivy serpentine
With its dark buds and leaves, wandering astray,
And flowers azure, black, and streaked with gold,
Fairer than any wakened eyes behold.

And nearer to the river's trembling edge

There grew broad flag-flowers, purple prankt with white,

And starry river buds among the sedge,

And floating Water-lilies, broad and bright,

Which lit the oak that overhung the hedge

With moonlight beams of their own watery light ;

And bulrushes, and reeds of such deep green

As soothed the dazzled eye with sober sheen.

P. B. SHELLEY.

FADE, Flow'rs ! fade, Nature will have it so;
'Tis but what we must in our autumn do !
And as your leaves lie quiet on the ground,
The loss alone by those that lov'd them found ;
So in the grave shall we as quiet lie,
Miss'd by some few that lov'd our company;
But some so like to thorns and nettles live,
That none for them can, when they perish, grieve.

WALLER.

75

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

ARRANGEMENT OF A
BOUQUE T.

HERE damask Roses, white and red,

Out of my lap first take I,
Which still shall run along the thread,

My chiefest flower this make I.

Amongst these Roses in a row,
Next place I Pinks in plenty,

These double Pansies then for show ;
And will not this be dainty?

The pretty Pansy then I'll tie,

Like stones some chain inchasing ;

And next to them, their near ally,
The purple Violet placing.

The curious choice clove July flower,
Whose kind hight the Carnation,

For sweetnest of most sovereign power,
Shall help my wreath to fashion ;

Whose sundry colours of one kind,
First from one root derived,

Them in their several suits I'll bind:
My garland so contrived.

A course of Cowslips then I'll stick,
And here and there ('though sparely)

The pleasant Primrose down I'll prick.
Like pearls that will show rarely ;

Then with these Marigolds I'll make

My garland somewhat swelling,
These Honeysuckles then I'll take,
Whose sweets shall help their smelling.

The Lily and the Fleur-de-lis,
For colour much contending ;

For that I them do only prize,
They are but poor in scenting.

The Daffodil most dainty is,

To match with these in meetness ;

The Columbine compared to this,
All much alike for sweetness.

These in their natures only are >

Fit to emboss the border,
Therefore I'll take especial care

To place them in their order :

Sweet-williams, Campions, Sops-in-wine,

One by another neatly ;
Thus have 1 made this wreath of mine,

And finished it featly.

NICHOLAS DRAYTON.

THE CHERRY.

THERE is a garden in her face.

Where roses and white lilies grow ;

A heavenly paradise is that place,

Wherein all pleasant fruits do grow :

There cherries grow that none may buy

Till cherry ripe themselves do cry.

Those cherries fairly do enclose

Of orient pearl a double row,
Which, when her lovely laughter shows,

They look like rosebuds fill'd with snow ;
Yet them no peer nor prince may buy
Till cherry ripe themselves do cry.

Her eyes like angels watch them still,
Her brows like bended bows do stand.

Threatening with piercing frowns to kill
All that approach with eye or hand

These sacred cherries to come nigh.

Till cherry ripe themselves do cry.

RICHARD ALLISON

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

THE GARLAND.

THE pride of every grove I chose,

The violet sweet and lily fair,
The dappled pink and blushing rose,

To deck my charming Cloe's hair.

At morn the nymph vouchaf'd to place
Upon her brow the various wreath ;

The flowers less blooming than her face,
The scent less fragrant than her breath,

The flowers she wore along the day ;

And every nymph and shepherd said,
That in her hair they look'd more gay

Than glowing in their native bed.

Undrest, at ev'ning, when she found
Their odours lost, their colours past;

She chang'd her look, and on the ground
Her garland and her eye she cast.

That eye dropt sense distinct and clear,
As any muse's tongue could speak,

When from its lid a pearly tear

Ran trickling down her beauteous cheek*

Dissembling what I knew too well ;

My love ! my life ! said I, explain
This change of humour ; pray thee tell :

That falling tear. — What does it mean?

She sigh'd, she smil'd ; and to the flowers
Pointing, the lovely moralist said :

See ! friend, in some few fleeting hours,
See yonder, "what a change is made !

Ah me ! the blooming pride of May,
And that of beauty are but one :

At morn both flourish bright and gay,
Both fade at ev'ning, pale, and gone !

At dawn poor Stella danc'd and sung ;

The am'rous youth around her bow'd
At night her fatal knell was rung !

I saw and kiss'd her in her shroud :

Such as she is, who dy'd to-day,
Such I, alas ! may be to-morrow :

Go, Damon, bid thy muse display

The justice of thy Cloe's sorrow, f

PRIOR.

TO THE VIRGINS, TO MAKE
MUCH OF TIME.

GATHER ye rose-buds while ye may :

Old Time is still a-flying ;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,

To-morrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,

The higher he's a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,

And nearer he's to setting.

That age is best, which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer :

But being spent, the worse and worst
Times will succeed the former.

—Then be not coy, but use your time,
And while ye may, go marry;

For having lost but once your prime,
You may for ever tarry.

ROBERT HERRICK.

77

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

SONG OF MA Y MORNING.

Now the bright morning-star, day's harbinger.
Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her
The flowery May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose.

Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire

Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ;

Woods and groves are of thy dressing,

Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing.
Thus we salute thee with our early song,

And welcome thee, and wish thee long.

MILTON.

AMONG the myrtles as I walk'd,

Love and my Sight thus intertalk'd :

Tell me, said I, in deep distress,

Where I may find my Shepherdess ?

— Thou Fool, said Love, know'st thou not this?

In everything that's sweet she is.

In yon'd Carnation go and seek,

There thou shall find her lips and cheek ;

In that enamell'd Pansy by,

There thou shalt have her curious eye ;

In bloom of Peach and Rose's bud

There waves the streamer of her blood.

— 'Tis true, said I ; and thereupon

I went to pluck them one by one,

To make of parts an union ;

But on a sudden all were gone.

At which I stopp'd ; said Love, these be

The true resemblance of Thee ;

For as these Flowers, thy joys must die ;

And in the turning of an eye ;

And all thy hopes of her must wither,

Like those short sweets here knit together.

ROBERT HERRICK.

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.

FRAGMENT, IN WITHERSPOON\S

COLLECTION OF SCOTCH SONGS,

TUNE — " Hughie Graham,"

'' O GIN my love were yon red rose,
" That grows upon the castle wa' ;

" And I mysel1 a drap o' dew,
" Into her bonnie breast to fa" '

'' Oh, there beyond expression blest,
" I'd feast on beauty a' the night ;

" Seal'd on her silk-saft faulds to rest,
" Till fley'd awa by Phoebus' light."

•O were my love yon lilac fair,

Wi" purple blossoms to the spring ;

And I, a bird to shelter there,

When wearied on my little wing :

How I wad mourn, when it was torn
By autumn wild, and winter rude !

But I wad sing on wanton wing,

When youthfu' May its bloom renew'd.*

* These stanzas were added by BURNS,

THE DAISY.

OF all the floures in the mede
Than love I most these floures white and rede
Soch that men callen Daisies in our town,
To hem I have so great affection,
As I sayd erst, when comen is the Male,
That in my bedde there daweth me no daie,
That 1 n'am up and walking in the mede
To see this floure ayenst the Sunne sprede ;
Whan it up riseth early by the morrow,
That blissful sight softeneth all my sorrow.

CHAUCHR.

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